US Bridges

US 287 NB over US 70/183

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 370 · Structure no. 032440004306071

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 NB over US 70/183 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 NB over US 70/183 in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,995 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 287 NB
CrossesUS 70/183
Location1.2 MI W of FM 370
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.13162, -99.13679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,995 (2024)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 NB over US 70/183 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 287 NB over US 70/183 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 NB over US 70/183 carry?

About 7,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 287 NB over US 70/183?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 NB over US 70/183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.